UNSPSC 31381110: Cast machined anisotropic samarium cobalt magnet

Cast anisotropic samarium magnet that has been machined

UNSPSC 31381110 Cast machined anisotropic samarium cobalt magnet is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, shows minimal alignment with its nominal scope — the only recent opportunity tagged to this code is the City of Midland, Texas's March 2026 IFB for 71 fire hydrants under the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, a sourcing that does not involve samarium cobalt magnets or precision magnetic components. The code appears to capture specialized magnetic materials used in industrial and scientific applications, yet the available solicitation record reflects off-specification tagging rather than genuine demand for cast anisotropic samarium cobalt magnets at the state and local level.

The fire hydrant procurement (due April 9, 2026, through the Bonfire e-procurement platform) requested 45 units of 4-foot hydrants, 20 units of 5-foot hydrants, and 6 units of 6-foot hydrants, with F.O.B. delivery to Midland and Texas local preference provisions permitting award to a local bidder within five percent of the lowest non-local price. No incumbent vendor was identified, and no budget was disclosed. The mismatch between the code's technical definition and the actual scope of this procurement suggests that state and local buyers either apply this UNSPSC code inconsistently or that the code sees limited genuine activity in the state and local market. Business development professionals should treat this code as dormant for state and local targeting purposes and verify any future opportunities against their actual technical scope before committing resources.